ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Grammar and Sentence Structure Practice Test 8

Question 1

Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Neither of them is ready for the exam.

Answer

'Neither' is a singular indefinite pronoun and takes a singular verb ('is'). 'Each,' 'everyone,' and 'news' also take singular verbs, making the other options incorrect.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: 'She hasn't visited her grandmother _____ last summer.'

Accepted Answer

since

Answer

'Since' is used with the present perfect tense to mark a specific point in time when something started. 'For' measures a duration, not a starting point.

Question 3

Which sentence uses the correct verb form after the main verb?

Accepted Answer

They finished completing the assignment.

Answer

'Finish' must be followed by a gerund (-ing form). 'Suggest' and 'enjoy' also require gerunds, while 'decide' requires an infinitive — making the other three sentences incorrect.

Question 4

Choose the sentence that uses comparatives correctly.

Accepted Answer

She is more prepared for the test than her classmates.

Answer

'More' is used before multi-syllable adjectives like 'prepared.' Short adjectives like 'hard,' 'fast,' and 'tall' form comparatives with '-er,' not 'more,' so doubling them is incorrect.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: 'You _____ wear a seatbelt when driving — it is required by law.'

Accepted Answer

must

Answer

'Must' expresses a strong obligation or legal requirement. 'Should' suggests advice, while 'might' and 'could' express possibility, none of which convey a legal mandate.

ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Practice Test

ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Practice Test

ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Grammar and Sentence Structure Practice Test 8